Ahead of the annual Kanwar Yatra beginning with the start Hindu holy Shravan month on July 11, elaborate security arrangements have been made across Kanwar routes in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. (Photo: Twitter)
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Authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are gearing up to mask liquor shops with curtains along the Kanwar Yatra routes to preserve the religious sanctity of the pilgrimage. (Photo: Twitter)
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The Uttar Pradesh Police have deployed the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Quick Response Team (QRT), and Anti-Terror Squad to ensure the secure conduct of the Kanwar Yatra. (File photo)
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According to the guidelines issued by Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna, 587 Gazetted Officers, 2040 Inspectors, 13,520 Sub-Inspectors, 39,965 Head Constables and Constables, 1,486 Women Sub-Inspectors, 8,541 Women Head Constables and Constables, 50 Companies of Central Police Force and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) and 1,424 Home Guards have been deployed. (File photo)
Local divers have been deployed on the banks of rivers and canals after proper briefing and training. Barricading and danger signs are also being put up on the banks of rivers. A total of 395 drones have been set up for the smooth conduct of the Yatra in UP. (Photo: @gemsofbabus/Twitter)
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During a review meeting to discuss preparations for the event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised that effective crowd control, traffic management and security arrangements should be ensured to prevent any kind of disturbance or other undesirable incidents, The Week reported. (File photo)
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The Chief Minister also directed the officials to ensure complete verification of camp operators, staff employed in various establishments serving the kanwars, volunteers and persons staying in hotels/dharamshalas. (File photo)
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The CM said X-ray systems, fire extinguishers, fire tenders, and personnel will be deployed at all major sites. Special emphasis will be laid on monitoring the quality of food and beverages. (File photo)
